English
Yamato-e
Yamato-e comes from Japanese 大和絵.
- Japanesemodern大和絵
- EnglishtodayYamato-e
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
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- Japanesemodern大和絵
- EnglishtodayYamato-e
Every English word from Japanese 大和絵
Today it means
noun A classical Japanese style of painting, characterized by many small figures, detailed depictions of buildings and other objects, an oblique view from above showing interiors, and partial depictions with the remaining area ignored or covered by a cloud.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Japanese 大和絵 / Yamato-e